Purchasing Agent

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury offers a return to small town charm while being one of the country’s fastest growing communities. We are a vibrant, thriving community that possess a sense of pride and where community spirit prevails. Our town is committed to being a complete and healthy community where there are opportunities for everyone to contribute and to benefit. We are looking for a highly motivated professional to contribute to the Legal, Risk Management and Procurement division of the Corporate Services Department.

Reporting to the Manager of Legal, Risk Management and Procurement, the Purchasing Agent will plan, organize, facilitate and manage complex full cycle procurement activities relating to the acquisition of goods, services, consulting services, and construction on behalf of the Town within a centralized purchasing environment.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Applies best practices in assessing, recommending and undertaking procurement processes that meet client needs.
- Ensures processes are compliant with the Procurement Policy, procedures, and applicable regulations, legislation, and trade agreements.
- Develops, implements, and monitors corporate policies and procedures relating to procurement.
- Develops, prepares and processes all Requests for Tenders, Proposals, Quotations, Pre-qualifications, Information, and Expressions of Interest documents in accordance with the requirements of the Corporation.
- Develops and executes complex and/or flexible (non-binding) procurement processes.
- Supports internal clients providing professional expertise and guidance including strategic procurement planning, risk assessment, procurement framework selection, preparation of bid documents (including review of specifications and form of agreement), management of bid process in an electronic bidding environment, negotiation and contract formation.
- Assists departments in resolving vendor performance issues and conflict resolution.
- Prepares comprehensive analysis of bid submissions and monitors awards to ensure compliance by vendors/contractors with the agreement, corporate Procurement Policy and procedures.
- Administers the corporate purchase order system.

**Key Competencies and Qualifications**
- Completion of one of the following purchasing or supply chain management designations, Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), NIGP- Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) and/or willingness to obtain CPPB certification upon hire.
- Working knowledge of public sector procurement policies and familiarity with all applicable legislation.
- Proven active listening, analytical, detail oriented, negotiation, problem solving, people management, time management and judgement skills combined with a demonstrated ability in effective communication and relations with users, departments, agencies, procurement organizations and the supplier community.
- Required to complete a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check upon hire.

The position offers a salary range of $70,789 to $88,486 (2023 rates) plus a competitive benefit package and an option for flexible work arrangements.

To explore these challenging opportunities further, we invite qualified applicants to forward their resume and covering letter in confidence, quoting file number **2023-PU04** by May 10, 2023

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Human Resources Department

125 Simcoe Road, P.O. Box 160, Bradford, Ontario L3Z 2A8

Fax: 905 775-8633
- **The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is committed to providing accommodations based on any human rights protected grounds and in accordance with the AODA, throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify us when contacted for an interview and we will work with you to meet your needs**_._

**Salary**: $70,789.00-$88,486.00 per year

Application question(s):

- Do you have a degree in business administration, law or equivalent combination of education and experience?
- Do you have a minimum of five (5) years procurement experience?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-10